Multicentre prospective study undertaken in 20 acute Trust hospitals. Stroke survivors referred with suspected visual difficulty were recruited. Standardised screening/referral and investigation forms ...

When a person has suffered a stroke, the severity of that stroke has to be determined as fast as possible. An experimental new brain-wave-reading cap was created with that fact in mind, as it allows ...

Background: Patients with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke have an increased risk of subsequent stroke that persists for at least 10 years. We aimed to identify prognostic factors ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new scientific statement recommends screenings to assess for cognitive impairment after a stroke. Up to 60% of ...

If someone has suffered a stroke, the sooner they get the appropriate medical attention, the better. A new smartphone tool may help ensure that happens, by allowing first responders to determine if a ...

A stroke can occur in just a matter of seconds. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly cut off, ...

The US-based healthcare system has implemented a digital solution to support stroke assessment in partnership with Brainomix ...

When someone is suffering from a stroke, swift and skilled medical care is essential to a positive outcome. Better outcomes start with recognizing stroke symptoms, and it’s as easy as remembering the ...

The Stroke Unit at Maidstone Hospital can care for over 1,000 patients a year A new Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) has officially opened at Maidstone Hospital, 10 years after a review into stroke ...

A new study suggests that biological age improvements are tied to a reduced stroke risk and improved brain health, suggesting that certain lifestyle changes could help to cut stroke risk and protect ...